People v. Christopherson

Chief Justice Fitzgerald and Justices Freeman, Kilbride, Garman, Karmeier, and Burke concurred in the judgment and opinion.

OPINION

At issue is whether minors may be charged with delivery of alcoholic liquor to a minor (235 ILCS 5/6—16(a)(iii) (West 2006)). We hold that they may.

BACKGROUND

The State charged defendant, Jenna M. Christopher-son, with unlawful delivery of alcoholic liquor to a minor (235 ILCS 5/6—16(a)(iii) (West 2006)). The information alleged that defendant provided a 30-pack of Icehouse beer and two cases of Bud Light beer to Jamie L. Smith, a person under the age of 21. Smith…